11D9N Uzbekistan Ziyarat (Flights Included)

Arrival to Tashkent international airport is at 18:30, meet by your escort guide. Transfer to your hotel, check in and overnight.

Breakfast is at the hotel. Today you will visit Independence Square, which is the main square in the country and was erected as a symbol of victory over fascism in World War II. Then you will have a chance to walk along the local Broadway, a walking street between Independence Square and Amir Timur Square. Furthermore, you can take a ride on the famous Tashkent metro, among the most beautiful subways in the world. The first line was opened in 1977. Then you will visit the old part of the city, which includes Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah, and the Hast Imam complex, which consists of several madrasahs, mosques, and mausoleums. The highlight of its exhibits is the Othman Quran, which is the world’s oldest Quran copy, dating back to the 8^th century. The Quran belonged to Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph (of the four righteous Caliphs who succeeded the prophet Muhammad). Evening is the flight to Termez. Overnight is at the hotel.

Full day tour in Termez. It is one of the ancient cities of Central Asia, which evolved throughout the history on different places around the modern city, reflecting multiple cultural layers depicted in remains of historical sites. The cultural heritage that was developed from the inception of the city was completely destroyed by Genghis-Khan in 1220. A new city was erected to the east of the old town. Today you will have a sightseeing tour that includes archeological museum, Fayaztepa, Mausoleum of Hakim at Termezi, Buddhist Stupa Zurmala, Mausoleum Sultan Saodat, Honako Kokaldor Ota, Nunnery Kirk Kiz, Jarkurgan's Minaret, Dalverzintepa archeological dig (some sights might be closed due to military trainings). At the end of excursion is transfer to hotel. Overnight is in a hotel.

Early in the morning we will have transfer to a fascinating city of Bukhara.  With its more than 140 architectural monuments Bukhara is a "town museum" dating back to the Middle Ages. The city consists of narrow streets, green parks and gardens, historical and architectural monuments belong to different epochs, but locate very close to each other. The road from Khiva to Bukhara goes through famous Kizilkum desert. On the way we will enjoy the view to Amu Darya river, the deepest river in Central Asia, formed by the confluence of the Panj and Vakhsh in Tajikistan) and flowing into Aral See. Upon arrival in Bukhara you will have free time. Night is in a hotel.

After the breakfast, you will start pilgrimage to Seven Sufi scholars’ burial places, all of them are located in outskirts of Bukhara. After the lunch, you will start pilgrimage to Seven Sufi scholar’s burial places; all of them are located in outskirts of Bukhara. Drive to the tomb of the fourth apprentice of Abduholiq Gijduvaniy Khoja Muhammad Orif Ar Revgariy known as Hazrat Khoja Orif Mohitobon (died in 1259). This holy site is located in the district of Shofirkon 50-60 km from the centre of Bukhara. Continue to the burial site of Hodja Mahmud Anjir Fagnaviy (died in 1286). Overnight is at the hotel.

Breakfast is at the hotel. Continue to Mausoleum of Khoja Ali Rometaniy located in Rometan district. He was the apprentice of Khoja Mahmud Anjir Fagnaviy (died in 1310, in some sources in 1321). Visit to burial place of Hodja Mukhammad Boboyi Samosiy (1259-1354), an apprentice of Hodja Ali Rometaniy. Continue pilgrimage with a visit to the next holy site is the tomb of Hazreti Said Mir Kulol (1287-1370). The last pilgrimage place is the holiest ensemble of Bukhara, the burial place of Hazrati Bakhouddin Naqshbandi – the founder of Naqshbandiya Order, located in the village of Qasri Orifon. Then continue to Chor-Bakr Necropolis, a complex located in Sumiton village. Mausoleum of Aby Khafs Kabir. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we will start our way to Samarkand. On the way, we will stop over at Gijduvan village to visit the tomb of Abduholiq Gijduvaniy (1103–1179) located in the town of Gijduvan (40 km away from Bukhara). Also visit a famous private pottery workshop. The Gijduvan ceramics school has deep roots. The skills have been passed from father to son, from generation to generation. Today, Gizhduvan is home to the sixth generation of potters from the Narzullayev family, which has glorified Gijduvan school ceramics all over the world. The Gijduvan School of ceramics is distinguished by a geometric pattern. Green and blue colors prevail in the decoration of products. Afterwards, we continued driving to Samarkand. Night is in a hotel.

Breakfast is at the hotel. Morning drive outside of the city to visit Al Bukhary memorial complex. Al Bukhary - Islamic scholar, who authored the hadith collection known as Sahih al-Bukhari, regarded by Sunni Muslims as one of the most authentic (Sahih) Hadith collections. He also wrote other books such as Al-Adab al-Mufrad. Afternoon prying there. Returning to Samarkand, lunch is at local restaurant. Visiting architectural complex Shakhi-Zindeh (11-15th c.) - the name Shah-I-Zinda (meaning "the living king") comes together with the legend about Kusam Ibn Abbas, the cousin of the prophet Muhammad SAW who was buried here. Visiting al Moturidy complex in Samarkand. Overnight is at the hotel.

Breakfast in Hotel. Full day tour in Samarkand: Mosque and Tomb of Khodja Ubaydulla Akhror {was head of “Nakshbandiya” in 15c.}. Visiting Registan square – the complex of three historical building: Madrasah Ulugbek (15th c.), Madrasah Sher-dor (17th c.), Madrasah Tilla-Kori (17th c.) – the visiting card and the main attraction spot of Samarkand. Mausoleum Guri Emir - Tamerlane’s tomb (14-15th c.) - Gur-e Amir means "Tomb of the King". Visit to mausoleum of Abu Mansur Al-Matrudi, the great theologian in Islam. Then drive out of Samarkand and visit the memorial complex of Imam Al-Bukhari, the great Hadith collector. It is a beautiful architectural ensemble built during the years of Independence of Uzbekistan and very popular among both for locals so for foreign guests. Shopping time at Siab bazaar. Transfer to Tashkent by train. Check in and overnight is at the hotel.

Breakfast is at the hotel and check out is until 12:00. City tour in Tashkent. First you will visit Courage Monument which is a memorial complex, erected in honor of the elimination of the consequences of the Tashkent earthquake. Then the tour continues to Zangi Ota memorial complex. According to legend, Zangi-Oota was a shepherd and distinguished for his wisdom and good deeds. Visiting Islam Civilization center in the old city. Evening time transfer to the airport and flight home.